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Rhode Island Pet Network A 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting and networking pets in need from Rhode Island What is Rhode Island Pet Network? No, we are not a shelter or rescue.

We are a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to raising visibility, awareness and resources for homeless and in-need animals in and around Rhode Island. Through our networking and fundraising initiatives, we aim to support local animal shelters and rescues; help provide necessary medical and training resources for hard-to-place animals; as well as aid pets whose owners are struggling to care for them due t

o financial or medical hardships. Can you take my pet that I need to rehome? We do not have a physical location or the means to personally take your pet. We can give you guidance in terms of organizations you can try and recommendations on the best way to go about trying to find a safe and responsible place for your pet, but we cannot directly take or rehome your pet for you. What happens if I need to rehome my pet? First and foremost we will try to help you find a rescue that can take your pet (if you've exhausted all options for keeping them). We do this because rescues have experience and can take the time to properly screen potential adopters and also make sure pets are UTD on shots, fixed and, in many cases, microchipped for safety. There are MANY benefits of working with a rescue rather than trying to rehome a pet yourself, such as the support they provide to new adopters and the fact that any reputable rescue will take one of their dogs or cats back ANY time in the future if necessary. Most rescues are very full and there are often waiting lists, so unfortunately we’re not always able to find a rescue but our volunteers put their time & effort in to trying. We are NOT a site like Craig’s List that just posts pets for direct rehoming or sale. But please note, if a rescue agrees to take your pet you will have to surrender them to the rescue meaning that the dog or cat becomes part of the rescue and no longer belongs to you. We understand this is emotional for many owners -as it should be- but we strongly recommend that working with a rescue is best for your pet in the long run if you can’t keep them. The rescue might agree to give you photos and updates, but you will NOT be involved in the actual adoption process or decision and likely won’t have any direct contact with the new family. If this is something you are not willing to do, please let us know up front so we don’t pursue rescues on your behalf. Can I adopt a pet from you? No, the pets shared on our page are all being networked for other shelters, rescues or, sometimes, owners that need help to rehome. We do our best to be helpful and answer questions based on what we know, but that is often limited. The correct contact information is generally in the post and any questions or adoption inquiries should be addressed directly with the organization that has the pet you are interested in. In the rare case someone asks us not to share their contact info publicly, you may see that we are listed as the contact in which case you can private message us for more information on next steps. Who Runs RI Pet Network? RI Pet Network was started in 2010 by a local animal lover as a way to network and connect various resources across RI to help shelter pets and homeless animals. It has grown over the years and is now overseen by a small team who met while volunteering at various shelters and rescues. We currently have five page admins and over 9,000 members of our Facebook community. Although RI Pet Network itself is not a rescue, all of our members have been actively involved in rescue through their involvement with other organizations in our communities. Many of us foster and may share our fosters on this page, but they are not “RI Pet Network fosters”, we are fostering through rescues or shelters as specified and follow their adoption procedures. How Can I Help? Sharing our page and our posts with your friends and family helps increase visibility for all of these animals and keeps our community growing. By simply hitting “share”, you may be saving a life. At RI Pet Network, we strongly believe in the importance of networking and have seen it work many, many times. We also encourage you to volunteer, foster, donate or adopt from some of the many shelters and rescues in our communities. If you’re looking for an organization that may be a fit for you to get involved with, feel free to contact us and we can make some suggestions. PLEASE NOTE: In most cases we do NOT know these animals personally, have not evaluated them in any way and am only passing along the descriptions and info their owners or the shelters/rescues/fosters, etc. that have them have provided. Please use your OWN discretion when deciding if they are a fit for your & your family. Thank you! Read about us in The Warwick Beacon! http://warwickonline.com/stories/social-media-networking-improves-lives-for-animals-in-need,128914

Very important reminder this week during the dangerous cold temps!
18/01/2025

Very important reminder this week during the dangerous cold temps!

Frigid temps start tonight and last through the week! If you see something, say something! Please call dispatch at 272 1111 to report …
✅ Cats outside/trying to get inside a home.
✅ Cats huddled outside, not savvy for the conditions
✅ Young cats or kittens outside
✅ Dogs outside any longer than a short potty break, or unaccompanied
✅ Dogs with inadequate shelter for the weather (dog houses with no door/insulation/in direct contact with the ground)
✅ Dogs in cars, open porches, tied up
✅ Please check on your neighbors too! Stay safe!

18/01/2025

Our sweet Callie came to us as a pregnant stray and had her kittens in rescue. She was a wonderful mama, her kittens are now weaned, and now it's her turn to find a family of her own. Callie is around two or three years old and a well mannered, easy-going companion. She loves to relax in the sun beam and enjoy the comfort of her foster home. She would be fine in a home either with or without other cats and she gets along well with dogs. Callie would love to be a best friend to someone she can chill and watch a movie with, and she's available for adoption on our website.

18/01/2025

Don’t miss out—join us tomorrow, Sunday, January 19th, from 12 to 2 PM, at PetSmart in Warwick to meet the fabulous Lucy! Stop by our open house to chat with our amazing volunteers and learn more about adoption and volunteering. Lucy and her friends can’t wait to meet you!

Update: found safe! ❤️Wookie is missing from near Cadora Ave and Greenwich Ave in Warwick. He just had surgery, so it’s ...
18/01/2025

Update: found safe! ❤️

Wookie is missing from near Cadora Ave and Greenwich Ave in Warwick. He just had surgery, so it’s very important he is found ASAP but please don’t chase! Call HomeAgain with any sightings right away, please — 18884663242 — or contact the Warwick Police Department 🙏

17/01/2025

Do you know what happens to cats when an owner passes away that has no one? Well let us tell you...

We recently teamed up with one of our local municipalities on one of the saddest cases we have seen first hand.😞 A man had been found deceased in his trailer. This man had been deceased for a long time, last we heard they thought weeks, maybe a month before anyone found him. The only reason someone was alerted to this trailer, was because some pipes burst. Well if that isn't sad enough, he had several cats that were never spayed and neutered. Some inside. Some outside. Some that managed to find a hole to go inside and outside. Some that were already deceased. Some that were in such rough shape, the most humane thing to do was to let them go. Some died on the surgery table due to severity of pyometra. Some sick. All skin and bones. Some feral. Some tame. We were asked not to share some of the horrific details but no food for roughly a month, use your imagination.

Animal control reached out to us to assist with veterinary care. Fix the ones that were healthy enough to be fixed. Provide supportive care. Bloodworks. Vaccines. Testing. Dewormings. They originally thought roughly 6 alive cats. We are up to 10 and there are still more to go. 😞 Due to lack of space, resources, and the waiting game, animal control can only capture and process a few at a time. Not that we had the space, 2 of the cats managed to stay with us.

First there is Bridget. When she came in she was a bit hissy and was in NO condition to be spayed. Not only did she weigh 4.5lbs she is super dehydrated, needs bloodwork, and she needs a dental. Originally Bridget's fate was supposed to go to a barn. She is now staying with us. All she does is rest and eat. But she looks so relaxed now. We think she's middle aged.

Then miss Audrey came in. Again, skin and bones, weighing 4 lbs at a year old. Hissy on the approach but once you touch her, she just melts. After what these cats have been through, the look in their eyes just broke our hearts.💔 Understandable they are stiff, hissing, and trembling. So for now we committed ourselves to these two girls and if we can manage to take more from animal control we will so they can get back out there and help more. All of them need A LOT of medical and supportive care. So let's get these two all fixed up and in homes and we can take on more! 🤞

To donate:
👉Click the link below
👉Paypal [email protected] and note "save all the trailer cats".
👉Venmo and note "save all the trailer cats"
👉Send a check to 2944 Post Rd Warwick, RI 02886 and note "save all the trailer cats"
👉Send us a message if you wish to donate in person. You can even meet these two sweeties yourself. 😻😻

‼️Most importantly check on your loved ones. Your neighbors. The elderly. The sick. If something doesn't seem right, do something. Say something. Please.‼️

17/01/2025

🚨 We’re overcapacity and desperately need foster homes starting today. 🚨

Over 15 incredible, dog-friendly pups have nowhere to go. With two transports arriving—one today and another Saturday—we’re out of space and out of time. These sweet souls are counting on us, but we can’t save them without you.

Fostering is just a two-week commitment, and we provide everything you need. Please, be their hero. Help them feel safe and loved while we find their forever families.

📩 If you’re already approved, email us at [email protected].
📲 New fosters, apply today at our website.

Every moment matters. Their lives depend on you. 💔

17/01/2025
Update: Thank you to everyone who donated! Jackson's blood work came back surprisingly good under the circumstances! He...
16/01/2025

Update: Thank you to everyone who donated! Jackson's blood work came back surprisingly good under the circumstances! He tested positive for Lyme disease but otherwise is in pretty good shape. He has been discharged with a special diet to help him put weight back on and will be closely monitored as he recovers at home. We will keep in touch with his dad about any further needs. Couldn't have done it without you all! 🥰

UPDATE: Jackson has gotten his blood tests and we're awaiting updates on results. His dad is very grateful for the support, and we'll keep everyone posted on his recovery. Thank you!

Sweet Jackson was just trapped by volunteers from Missing Dogs Massachusetts after SIX weeks on the run in Johnston and Providence! Unfortunately, he is in rough shape and needs emergency medical care and a full blood work up but his owner has limited financial resources. He is at Ocean State and the estimate to get started is $700, which we have committed to providing but need your help! Please consider making a donation to Jackson at RIpetnetwork.org/donate 🙏 Great work again by Dawn and the Missing Dogs Massachusetts team and we are so happy Jackson is back with his dad 🥹

16/01/2025
16/01/2025

We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
We don't talk about Bruno...

BUT!!

Yeah, about that Bruno!
You really need to know about Bruno!
We'll give you the truth and the whole truth, Bruno!!!

Wanna talk about Bruno? We'd love to tell you more!

15/01/2025

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Romano's Great Light Show
Romano's Great Light Show

We stopped by Romano's Great Light Show at 22 Oaks Street in Warwick last night. They'll be running their annual holiday light show through New Year's Eve, so be sure to stop by and leave a donation for Warwick Animal Shelter!

Tyson got a special holiday delivery thanks to his Santa Sponsor, Frisco's Fund ❤🎄 He’s also rocking a stylish harness and leash, which Sincerely Paws Co. generously donated to every pup in this year’s holiday drive 🎁 Tomorrow will be a big day of deliveries so stay tuned for more photos! #community #holidays

Huge thank you to the teams at Hampton Inn North Attleboro and Home2 Suites by Hilton Franklin Boston for collecting SO many wonderful items and donating generous gift certificates for our holiday drive 🎄🎁 We are so grateful for all of their kindness and support, and appreciate MacKenzie for coordinating and always caring so much! #holidays #petsinneed #community

Who benefits if you donate to Rhode Island Pet Network this #GivingTuesday? We've been receiving weekly requests for help in paying unexpected veterinary bills these past few months alone. Here are just a few of the faces of pets we've been able to get needed care for in 2024, thanks to past donors! Won't you help us say yes to the next faces in need? Donate now at https://www.facebook.com/donate/1672744496928063/.

Who benefits if you donate to Rhode Island Pet Network this #GivingTuesday? We've been receiving weekly requests for help in paying unexpected veterinary bills these past few months alone. Here are just a few of the faces of pets we've been able to assist, thanks to past donors! Won't you help us say yes to the next faces in need? Donate now until midnight tomorrow at https://www.facebook.com/donate/1672744496928063/.

RIPN: Who We Are
RIPN: Who We Are

This #GivingTuesday, we welcome our loyal supporters and those who are new to our mission! We're happy to tell you more about us and how your donations will improve the lives of pets and people across Rhode Island. Any donations are greatly appreciated at https://www.ripetnetwork.org/donate.

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Happy Cat Month: Scratching Posts

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Happy Cat Month: Veterinary Exams

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Happy Cat Month: Healthy Diet

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